Science in Schools
We provide professional development for teachers, course and career information for secondary students and activities for students with a passion for science.
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In2Science
An innovative, multi-university schools partnership program where volunteer university STEM students are placed into year 7 to year 10 classes in low socioeconomic high schools and act as mentors to the students.
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Science Experience
Every January year 9 and year 10 students experience university life with lectures, laboratory experiments and hands-on experiences run by our top ranking academic staff.
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Residential Indigenous Science Experience (RISE)
A week-long residential camp for Year 9 and 10 Indigenous students to experience the tangible and hands-on nature of science, including workshops and special presentations on chemistry, geology, genetics, physics and maths, and visits to industry.
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Girls in Science Forum
Be inspired by the L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Fellows at this free Forum for female high school students.
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Year 10 Work Experience
Want to know what it would be like to be a scientist? During the Faculty of Science Year 10 Work Experience Program, you will participate in workshops and activities in a STEM discipline of your choice. You will meet new friends and scientific role models, as well as get a taste of university life. Places are limited.
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Science Delivery
Science Delivery is a program presented by passionate university students who want to inspire your high school students to study science and go to university!
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Strengthening Engagement and Achievement in Mathematics and Science (SEAMS)
SEAMS is an exciting opportunity for students to connect, interact, be inspired and discover the possibilities maths and science have to offer.
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Mathematics and Statistics Research Competition
The School of Mathematics and Statistics Research Competition provides high-school students with the opportunity to understand what it means to conduct mathematics and solve mathematical problems.
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Physics Outreach
Activities for school students and teachers, the general public, our alumni and friends from the School of Physics.
VCE workshops and lectures
Several schools within the Faculty of Science run VCE workshops and lectures.
- School of BioSciences - VCE Biology workshops
- School of Chemistry - VCE Chemistry workshops
- School of Physics - VCE Physics workshops
- School of Geography - VCE Geography workshops
- School of Mathematics and Statistics - VCE Mathematics and Statistics workshops
Professional development for teachers
Some of our schools run annual or bi-annual professional development for science teachers. For more information about subject-specific professional development, see: